- Mom: “Merry Christmas, sweetheart! Do you know what today is?”
Child: “Yes, it’s Christmas! I’m so excited!”
Mom: “I’m excited too. What do you want to do first? Open presents or have breakfast?”
Child: “I want to open presents! Please, Mommy!”
Mom: “Okay, let’s open one gift each. But first, let’s wish Merry Christmas to everyone in the family!”
Child: “Merry Christmas, Grandma! Merry Christmas, Grandpa!”
Mom: “Great! Now let’s see what Santa brought for you.” - After Opening Gifts
Child: “Wow! I got a toy car! Thank you, Mommy!”
Mom: “You’re welcome, darling. I’m so glad you like it. What did you get from Santa?”
Child: “I got a new book! I can’t wait to read it.”
Mom: “That’s wonderful! Now, let’s prepare the Christmas dinner. We can all help!”
Child: “Yay! I’ll help with the decorations.”
Mom: “Perfect! Let’s make everything look beautiful.” - Christmas Dinner
Mom: “The turkey smells amazing! Are you hungry?”
Child: “Yes, I’m so hungry! I love Christmas food!”
Mom: “Me too! We have mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and your favorite dessert – apple pie!”
Child: “I can’t wait! Christmas dinner is the best!”
Mom: “Let’s sit down and enjoy our meal together. Merry Christmas, my love!”
Child: “Merry Christmas, Mommy! I’m so happy!”
Vocabulary List
- Christmas [ˈkrɪs·məs] (noun) – A holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, usually on December 25th.
Example: “We celebrate Christmas with our family every year.” - Present [ˈprɛzənt] (noun) – A gift given to someone, usually on special occasions.
Example: “I love receiving presents at Christmas.” - Santa Claus [ˈsæntə klɔːz] (noun) – A mythical figure who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
Example: “Santa Claus brings presents to all the good children.” - Merry Christmas [ˈmɛri ˈkrɪs·məs] (phrase) – A greeting exchanged during Christmas time.
Example: “Merry Christmas to everyone in the family!” - Decoration [ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən] (noun) – Objects used to make a place look festive, often for holidays.
Example: “We put up decorations like lights and a Christmas tree.” - Turkey [ˈtɜːrki] (noun) – A large bird often served at Christmas dinner.
Example: “We are having turkey for Christmas dinner.” - Mashed Potatoes [mæʃt pəˈteɪtoʊz] (noun) – Potatoes that are boiled and then mashed with butter and milk.
Example: “Mashed potatoes are a favorite at Christmas dinner.” - Apple Pie [ˈæpəl paɪ] (noun) – A dessert made with apples, sugar, and a pie crust.
Example: “I made apple pie for Christmas dessert.” - Grandma [ˈɡrænmɑː] (noun) – A grandmother; mother’s or father’s mother.
Example: “I’m going to visit Grandma on Christmas.” - Grandpa [ˈɡrænpɑː] (noun) – A grandfather; mother’s or father’s father.
Example: “Grandpa is coming over for Christmas dinner.”
Grammar Tips
- Using “I want” for Desires
- Use “I want” to express what you wish to do or have.
- Example: “I want to open presents!”
- Example: “I want some apple pie for dessert!”
- Using “Let’s” for Suggestions
- Use “Let’s” to suggest doing something together.
- Example: “Let’s open one gift each.”
- Example: “Let’s help with the decorations.”
- Asking with “What”
- Use “What” to ask for information about things or actions.
- Example: “What do you want for Christmas?”
- Example: “What’s for dinner?”
- Using “Can” for Ability
- Use “can” to express ability or permission.
- Example: “Can I help with the dinner?”
- Example: “Can you pass the turkey, please?”
This lesson focuses on a typical Christmas celebration, helping mothers learn conversational English while bonding with their children during a special occasion. Would you like me to add anything else? 😊
- Christmas [ˈkrɪs·məs] (noun) – A holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, usually on December 25th.
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Christmas Morning
Mom: "Merry , sweetheart! Do you know what today is?"
Child: "Yes, it’s ! I’m so excited!"
Mom: "I’m excited too. What do you want to do first? Open or have breakfast?"
Child: "I want to open ! Please, Mommy!"
Mom: "Okay, let’s open one gift each. But first, let’s wish Merry Christmas to everyone in the !"
Child: "Merry Christmas, Grandma! Merry Christmas, Grandpa!"
Mom: "Great! Now let’s see what brought for you."
After Opening Gifts
Child: "Wow! I got a toy ! Thank you, Mommy!"
Mom: "You’re welcome, darling. I’m so glad you like it. What did you get from ?"
Child: "I got a new ! I can’t wait to read it."
Mom: "That’s wonderful! Now, let’s prepare the Christmas . We can all help!"
Child: "Yay! I’ll help with the ."
Mom: "Perfect! Let’s make everything look beautiful."
Christmas Dinner
Mom: "The smells amazing! Are you hungry?"
Child: "Yes, I’m so hungry! I love Christmas !"
Mom: "Me too! We have mashed , cranberry sauce, and your favorite dessert – apple !"
Child: "I can’t wait! Christmas dinner is the !"
Mom: "Let’s sit down and enjoy our meal together. Merry Christmas, my !"
Child: "Merry Christmas, Mommy! I’m so !"